KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has sought explanation from some internet service providers (ISPs) after it was revealed that they allowed the operation of TikTok, a social media platform which has been banned by the government.

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Twenty-five people are in the fray to become the chairman of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). High-profile individuals as well as controversial figures from Bhupendra Bhandari, the advisor to Minister for Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma, to Dolindra Prasad Sharma, the former general manager of Sajha Publications, have applied for the post of chairman of the NTA.

KATHMANDU, Feb 3: The Supreme Court (SC) has sought a written reply from the government concerning disputes over the appointment of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA).

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: Purushottam Khanal, the chairman of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), who has been facing allegations of irregularities in the purchase of Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring and Fraud Control System (TERAMOCS) and purchase of Mobile Device Management System (MDMS), has officially resigned. He also resigned due to disagreements with the government on some policy issues. Minister for Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma said that the cabinet meeting accepted Khanal's resignation on Tuesday.

The acquisition and sale of businesses in Nepal have lately been shrouded in an atmosphere of doubt and suspicion, leaving the public questioning the integrity of such transactions.

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The Finance Committee under the parliament has directed the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) to submit the details with factual information within 15 days on the issues relating to sale of Ncell shares.

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has asked Axiata, the parent company of Ncell, to follow legal procedures after the multinational company announced an exit from Nepal’s telecommunications sector without duly informing the government authorities concerned.

KATHMANDU, Nov 13: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has issued a directive to internet service providers (ISPs) in Nepal to block access to TikTok, a social media app.  The circular comes in response to the government decision to impose a ban on TikTok.

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has issued a directive to 16 internet service providers (ISPs), urging them to fulfill their royalty obligations as stipulated by the regulatory framework.

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has stepped up efforts to restrict the sites being used for online betting and virtual currencies, citing an increase in illegal financial transactions via such digital platforms.

KATHMANDU, April 26: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), the regulatory body for the telecommunications and technology sector, has started taking action to control illegal online economic activities. The NTA has shut down websites and apps including online virtual currency (cryptocurrency), Bitcoin, hyper networking and online gambling.

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The NTA has demanded to bring the Act as soon as possible saying that with the rapid development of information and communication technology, the risk in cyber security is increasing day by day and illegal and criminal activities through social media are increasing.

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has expressed its dissatisfaction over Nepal Electricity Authority’s (NEA) decision to remove optical fibre connections from utility poles in various places which resulted in disruption of internet services.

KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The government's vision of ensuring the availability of high-speed broadband internet across the country has been gaining momentum with 67 percent of physical progress achieved by the project as of mid-December.

KATHMANDU, July 6: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has started the process of providing WIFI service free of cost at Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC).

KATHMANDU, March 25: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has directed GSM operators to provide credit of up to Rs 200 to their subscribers.

KATHMANDU, Mar 4: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has launched two mobile applications – Call Test and Speed Test – that allow consumers to check their call quality and Internet speed.

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: CG Communications Pvt Ltd on Sunday said that it has paid Rs 449.45 million in different fees to the government and is abiding by the prescribed government rule in a bid to receive unified license.

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has scrapped the limited mobility license awarded to CG Communications after the latter failed to renew its license within the prescribed timeframe.

KATHMANDU, Feb 7: Works to lay down optic fiber network in 19 districts in three provinces of western Nepal began from Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: The government forced controversial Digambar Jha, the chairman of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), out of the post on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The government has reappointed the controversial Digambar Jha as chairman of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), 64 days after he was removed from the post.

KATHMANDU, Sept 4: A cabinet meeting on Sunday could not finalize a name for the vacant position of chairman of Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), amid controversies surrounding the nomination of Digambar Jha for the post. Jha is former chief of NTA.